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Revision as of 09:31, 6 November 2009
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Introduction
A remote desktop allows one to perform remote computing using graphical applications which run on the server, but are viewed from a client. Although the precise features differ per implementation the common advantages include
- Saving CPU/RAM/network resources on client
- Roaming
- 24/7 availability
- Session management, such as detaching/(re)attaching or 'shadowing' of session
- Client agnostic, allowing client to be turned off
- Remote assistance
- Running non-native software
Remote desktop is used by in many market segments, from home user to enterprise.
In our use-case the client will be Nokia N900 (may also work with previous hardware/software). Currently, on Maemo, remote desktop software requires using a stylus.
The available options for Nokia N900/Maemo 5 are as follow
VNC
VNC (Virtual Private Networking) is a cross-platform protocol traditionally used for remote desktop over LANs and other low-latency, high-bandwidth networks. In order to use it over consumer-grade broadband or GPRS workarounds are necessary.
VNC Viewer for Maemo5 is available at extras-testing. It seems to work fine on the N900.
RDP
Fixme xrdp?
NX
Fixme qtnx?
X11
Fixme SSH X11 forwarding?